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1:00 pm | Laurie Berkner: The Greatest Hits Solo Tour!
Children's, Multi-genre original, and Singer-Songwriter | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 She’s Back — with a Sensory Friendly performance live on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11AM! PEOPLE MAGAZINE calls Laurie Berkner “the queen of kids’ music,” USA TODAY names her “the undisputed queen of kindie rock,” and THE NEW YORK TIMES praises her as “The Adele of the preschool crowd.” Bring the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y for a joyful, high-energy concert filled with favorite songs, singing, dancing, and unforgettable memories.
Bestselling, award-winning children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner has achieved 1.7+ billion streams, 22+ million monthly streams, 578 million YouTube views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold. Her 17 albums — including her newest, Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits (2025) — have made her a global icon for children’s music lovers. Her debut DVD made history as the first indie children’s music DVD to reach #1 on Billboard’s Top Music Video chart. $1 will be added to each ticket supporting the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.
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3:00 pm | Laurie Berkner: The Greatest Hits Solo Tour!
Children's | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 She’s Back — performing live on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3PM! PEOPLE MAGAZINE calls Laurie Berkner “the queen of kids’ music,” USA TODAY names her “the undisputed queen of kindie rock,” and THE NEW YORK TIMES praises her as “The Adele of the preschool crowd.” Bring the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y for a joyful, high-energy concert filled with favorite songs, singing, dancing, and unforgettable memories.
A Sensory Friendly performance will also be offered earlier at 11AM. Bestselling, award-winning children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner has achieved 1.7+ billion streams, 22+ million monthly streams, 578 million YouTube views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold. Her 17 albums — including her newest, Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits (2025) — have made her a global icon for children’s music lovers. Her debut DVD made history as the first indie children’s music DVD to reach #1 on Billboard’s Top Music Video chart. Laurie has been a beloved presence on Noggin, Nick Jr., and Universal Kids for decades.
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Sunday
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10:00 pm | Cindy Kaza | Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
231 Creamery Pond Rd
Chester, NY See Map |
 Cindy Kaza is a world renowned Psychic Medium and Artist best known for her work on Travel Channel's The Dead Files, The Holzer Files and Ghosts of Devil's Perch. She has made guest appearances on several shows on Discovery Warner, including Fright Club, Portals to Hell, Lost in the Wild, Conjuring, Kesha, Scream: The True Story, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, and Ghost Brothers. She has trained at England's renowned Arthur Findlay College and in Lily Dale, NY. She now travels across the United States, providing people with evidence and messages from the other side.
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Tuesday
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10:00 pm | Poughkeepsie's Longest Running Jazz Jam
with Poughkeepsie Jazz Project
Jazz, Blues, and Latin | Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse
35 Main Street
Poughkeepsie NY, NY See Map |
 The Poughkeepsie Jazz Project was created in 2012 with the goal of maintaining live jazz culture and community in Poughkeepsie, NY. Since its inception, The PKJP has presented a weekly jazz jam session accessible to all musicians and fans of live music. Over the past twelve years, the jam has been honored to host hundreds of musicians from the Tri-state area. This event is free to both participants and listeners. All with a passion for jazz are welcome.
Music performed at this session is a mixture of: jazz standards, jazz repertoire, american songbook, bossa nova, and afro cuban. Sorry, we do not host original material at this session.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben at benbasilebass@gmail.com
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Friday
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8:30 pm | Hurley Mountain Highway - HMHBand
Pop/Soft Rock, Rock (classic) | Painter's Inn & Tavern
266 Hudson Street
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY See Map |
 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED!
Painter's Tavern: 845-544-3373
HMHBand returns to Painter's Tavern!
Early time @ 5:30-8:30
Come on out for a fun night w/ friends! HMHBand will be playing some of the best "Feel-Good" music from the '60s and '70s (and beyond)!
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Friday
6:30 pm
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9:30 pm | Roger & Lenny
Pop/Soft Rock | Rock Da Casbah
216 Main Street
Saugerties, NY See Map |
 This Saugerties hot spot for both tourists and locals features music, drinks and a menu featuring fresh farm-to-table specialties and vegan and gluten-free fare served up in a rock ‘n’ roll-themed dining room.
The full bar offers 16 taps of craft beer, specialty cocktails and a full selection of wines.
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Friday
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10:00 pm | Lake Mahopac Rotary Club's 12th Annual Rock & Roll Spectacular
with The Happenings, The Vogues, Vinnie Medugno
Rock (50's-60's), Rock (classic) | Mahopac High School Auditorium
421 Baldwin Place Road
Mahopac, NY See Map |
 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of classic 1960s hits as the Lake Mahopac Rotary Club proudly presents its 12th Annual Rock & Roll Spectacular! This year’s fundraising concert features three incredible acts:
The Happenings – featuring original lead singer Bob Miranda, best known for their #1 hit “See You In September” and other favorites like “I Got Rhythm,” “Go Away Little Girl,” and “Bye Bye Blackbird.”
The Vogues – from Turtle Creek, PA to the top of the charts, The Vogues became one of the most recognizable groups of the 1960s with timeless classics including “You’re The One,” “Five O’Clock World,” “Turn Around, Look At Me,” and “My Special Angel.”
Vinnie Medugno – a powerhouse performer and radio personality, Vinnie brings heart, soul, and vintage flair to every stage. When not performing, he hosts “The Vinnie Medugno Show” on 77 WABC Radio.
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10:00 pm | Music From The Heart
with Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca
Cabaret, Contemporary, and World | Rini's Restaurant & Wine Bar
12 W Main St
Elmsford, NY See Map |
 Mary Mancini is an internationally acclaimed vocal artist. Mario Tacca is a world-renowned accordion virtuoso.
Together they are a dynamic musical duo!
They have amazed audiences around the world with their unsurpassed repertoire, ranging from International, Classics, Opera, Broadway, to Pop and Country!
On Friday, May 8, Mary and Mario bring their musical talents to the dinner service at Rini's Restaurant & Wine Bar in Elmsford, NY.
Treat yourself to an amazing night out filled with fabulous food and a fantastic live musical performance.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! Call Rini's at 914-592-6799.
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Friday
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10:00 pm | Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns Present: An Evening of Music by Talking Heads, David Byrne, and Mor
Covers, Swing/Jump, Big Band, and Pop/Soft Rock. New Wave, Art Pop, Art Rock | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns present: the music of Talking Heads, David Byrne and More…
Start Making Sense brings the music of Talking Heads, David Byrne, and more to thrilling life in a high-energy concert event—this time with horns blazing. Joined on stage for the entire show by The Ocean Avenue Stompers, a powerhouse four-piece horn section, the band delivers expanded, punchy arrangements of iconic Talking Heads favorites like “Burning Down the House,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Psycho Killer,” “This Must Be the Place,” and “Life During Wartime,” alongside select David Byrne solo gems including “Everybody’s Coming to My House” and “Road to Nowhere.” This is two full sets of nonstop music, both featuring horns throughout, for a bold, brass-driven take on the catalog of Talking Heads and David Byrne.
This show is General Admission only, with just two ticket options: GA Orchestra and GA Mezzanine. There are no assigned seats.
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10:00 am
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3:00 pm | Market Debut
with Dorraine Scofield, JB Hunt
Covers, Pop/Soft Rock, and Country | Hudson Valley Open Market
196 Main Street -New Paltz Middle School Pking lot
New Paltz, NY See Map |
The mission of Hudson Valley Open Market is to positively engage our community with farms, food, handmade goods, music and other entertainment, as well as social interaction that supports local businesses, residents, and visitors.
We are here to nurture every walk of life...no matter the path you take. Love...respect...compassion. |
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Saturday
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1:00 pm | Apple Blossom Day - Village of Red Hook
with The Local Jam
Rock (classic), Pop/Soft Rock | Red Hook Village
South Broadway
Red Hook, NY See Map |
 Live music on the Red Hook Main Stage beginning at 11am -4pm
Come see "The Local Jam"! Covering your favorite classic rock and pop hits!
Community Event - No Fee |
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 Saturday
2:00 pm
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6:00 pm | More Bourbon Please
Rock (classic), Country. Feel good songs everyone loves | Taconic Distillery
179 Bowen Rd
Stanfordville, NY See Map |
| We will be back at Taconic Distillery starting out the 2026 event seris at one of our favorite locations. Good drinks, Good Food, Good music and tons of fun!! |
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Saturday
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10:00 pm | Ben Folds & A Piano
Singer-Songwriter, Pop/Soft Rock, and Multi-genre original | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St
Peekskill, NY See Map |
 Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
His latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO.
In 2022, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits. $1.00 of each ticket sold will be donated to Ben Folds’ Charity, Keys For Kids.
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Saturday
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm | Almost Queen
Rock (classic) | Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
231 Creamery Pond Rd
Chester, NY See Map |
 Almost Queen is the most authentic QUEEN tribute show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four-piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision needed to deliver the ultimate Queen tribute experience.
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